Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors & Landscape Architects

Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime.  Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.

Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.

Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.

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Manage Your PVL License Online
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EASLA License Types
  • Engineer
  • Architect
  • Land Surveyor
  • Landscape Architect
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
How To
Renewal Information
(Renew by April 30, every even-numberered year)
ARCHITECTS: CONTINUING EDUCATION AND RANDOM AUDIT INFORMATION
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by April 30 of every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024
Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewals accepted: March 7, 2022 to April 30, 2022
Renewal Postcard Mailout: March 4, 2022
Renew By License Expiration Date: April 30, 2022

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Architect (AR) - $204.00
Landscape Architect (LA) - $204.00
Land Surveyor (LS) - $204.00
Professional Engineer (PE) - $204.00
Restoration Information
(Restore within 2 years after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 2 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 2 years after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.

Restore Online (LA, LS and PE only):
https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
(AR must restore by hardcopy only)
 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Architect (AR) - $220.00
Landscape Architect (LA) - $220.00
Land Surveyor (LS) - $220.00
Professional Engineer (PE) - $220.00
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